The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

The Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) allows schools that predominantly serve low-income children to offer free, nutritious school meals to all students through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs without the need to collect free and reduced lunch form paperwork. 

Tools and Resources:

• USDA Community Eligibility Provision Resource Center
• LDOE CNP Resources

For additional information or assistance contact:

The Division of Nutrition Support at 225-342-9661 or childnutritionprograms@la.gov